Name: DNA folding, in detail
Uploaded: 2008-09-02T01:00:00Z
Duration: 16 min 10 s
Description: In 2007, Paul Rothemund gave TED a short summary of his specialty, DNA folding. Now he lays out in clear, abundant detail the immense promise of this field -- to create tiny machines that assemble themselves.

In 2007, Paul Rothemund gave TED a short summary of his specialty, DNA folding. Now he lays out in clear, abundant detail the immense promise of this field -- to create tiny machines that assemble themselves.

Paul Rothemund: DNA folding, in detail

DNA folding, in detail

A small mutation in DNA can drastically alter biological development, mirroring computer programs' sensitivity to changes.

Exploring life's complexity through the lens of computation, revealing the potential to reprogram biology from the ground up.

DNA folding transforms computational biology, offering ways to create molecular machines with potential beyond current tech.